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CSM More Circular Sock Machine Socks

Tropical Twister — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:47:34 +0000

Brights for Savannah:

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CSM Circular Sock Machine Socks

Tropical Twister — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:54:21 +0000

Sandi got her “neutral” socks. They fit!! What fun.

CSM Circular Sock Machine

Tropical Twister — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 23:21:18 +0000

Thanks to the Kitchener Stitch toe video, my sock toes are looking better. Sandi didn’t think her mom would make purple, orange and green socks … she did and she’s gonna wear them. The next pair will be in earth tones for my conservative daughter.

Love you Sandi
MOM
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Twombly Sock Machine Needles

Tropical Twister — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 02:03:21 +0000

Left to right, needle generously loaned by Jacquie Grant of New Zealand which was modified to fit her Twombly and this is a working sock machine, second from left, sample needle provided by Groz-Beckert after they generously invested their time in researching a possible available needle and the last needle (on the right) one of six in the machine as found in an estate sale through eBay.

Franz & Pope Sock Machine For Sale

Tropical Twister — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:49:07 +0000

Franz & Pope sock machine is for sale. Cleaned up and knitting, the sock machine runs smooth.

See video HERE.

eBay Auction HERE.

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Needle for Twombly Sock Machine

Tropical Twister — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:21:29 +0000

“Restorer”, Jacquie Grant, at Kiwi House, NZAK, home of the newly manufacturered New Zealand Auto Knitters, provided photo of needle which was modified to work in her Twombly. That working Twombly is one of over 200 sock machines in her collection.
(click on image to see photo of needle)
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Twombly Family Knitting Machine CSM

Tropical Twister — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 20:13:38 +0000

This is the Twombly Sock Machine, Family Knitting Machine, Circular Sock Machine, cleaned and restored, waiting for needles.

To view larger image click on any photo in this blog and then when new image appears, click on that image.

To mount the sock machine I modified a stool from the bare furniture store, cutting out a bit to accomodate the screw clamp and adding a hidden weight underneath (10# barbell weight) to help offset the cantelievered weight of the sock machine.

She’s a beauty. Now all I need is needles.

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ISO Needles for Twombly Sock Machine CSM

Tropical Twister — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 16:57:12 +0000

In Search Of (ISO) needles for Twombly Sock Machine. Photo below shows dimensions needed. From “heel” (bottom tip) to “butt” (protrusion), 1/2″; overall length needed 1 7/8″. Could actually be a bit longer. Any suggestions?

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Twombly from German Museum

Tropical Twister — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 12:52:05 +0000

Dr. Richard Candee, historian and author of Hand-Cranked Knitter and Sock Machine, forwarded this photo to me of an early Twombly showcased in a German museum. Wow! Tropical Twister

ISO Needles for Twombly Sock Machine CSM

Tropical Twister — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:21:36 +0000

Am in need of needles for Twombly Sock Machine …. collectors help me out. Photo of needle. Two on the left are from an Auto Knitter (knitter and ribber needles), the one on the right is a Twombly.

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